LEGAL AGE for children in Australia is very confusing?

[Shazzam]

I thought I would post this thread to get some ideas about the legal age in other countries. I would really appreciate anyone's input.

In Australia it is very confusing. The legal age to vote is 18. The legal age to drive is 16. The legal age to leave home is 16 (even younger in some cases). The legal age to be prosecuted by law for an offence as an adult is 18. The legal age for a parent to be still supporting a child is 25 (this is determined by Centrelink). A government body like social security.

So at 18 they can vote, drink, drive and break the law.

BUT: they are still legally the financial responsibility of a parent (even if they make all of the above decisions) until the are 25 years of age. How convenient for the government.

The obvious issue that arises is that if a person aged 18 years of age, for example: gets involved in a car accident where another person is injured; the parents can be sued for compensation. Even if that person doesn't live at home.

The whole thing is very confusing to me.

[MissLT]

Well, to me, as a person who was born and raised in the East, parents are responsible for their children their whole lives. The reponsibility can either be emotional or financial support. I know people who are 30ish and still depend on their parents. It's pathetic to me, but what can we do?!?!?! Parents love their kids too much to sit still and see their children suffering even though they're 30-40ish and can't even take care of themsevles. That's how parents are.

[Danyet]

Actually a 15 year old can leave home in Australia. The only way for the parents can get the kid back is to show the the kid is in "moral danger".

That thing about "25" is just another symptom of corrupt Aussie government.

[Shazzam]

Actually a 15 year old can leave home in Australia. The only way for the parents can get the kid back is to show the the kid is in "moral danger".

That thing about "25" is just another symptom of corrupt Aussie government.

Good grief Danyet! Another post that sounds like you don't like Australian's very much, or is it just any government?

[Danyet]

Australian politicians are ruining Oz and the people are too appathetic to stop them or care. For me, it is sad.

[Shazzam]

Australian politicians are ruining Oz and the people are too appathetic to stop them or care. For me, it is sad.

I agree with your attitude towards appathy; but this is a global problem. Australians aren't the only ones guilty of this vice.

I do find it annoying; but I think most people have reached a point where they don't know what to do.

The 60-70's was the time when people stood up and rallied behind a cause. I think most people now have found a comfort zone and are too scarred to go outside it!